Arch Manning stats: Manning and Texas offense struggles, Georgia dominant in blowout win

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Arch Manning and No. 10 Texas were surging going into Sanford Stadium, but the No. 5 Georgia reminded the Longhorns — and their red-hot quarterback — why it is the gold standard in college football, delivering a resounding 35-10 defeat on Saturday night. 

The highly anticipated SEC showdown was framed as the latest opportunity for the young Manning to build on a stretch of career-best performances. However, against the relentless defense and opportunistic offense of the Bulldogs, the national spotlight was about Kirby Smart’s team.  The quarterback finished completing 27-of-43 passes for 251 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the loss. 

With his legendary uncle Peyton Manning in attendance, the Longhorns’ quarterback was quickly suffocated by the Georgia defense, which had one of its best games of the season. What was supposed to be a continuation of Manning's recent rhythm turned into a frustrating sequence of missed connections, ill-timed penalties, and two crucial turnovers, including an interception thrown directly into the arms of safety K.J. Bolden.

The Texas offense sputtered for much of the first half, managing only an opening-drive field goal, leaving the Longhorns trailing 14-3 at the break. A brief glimmer of hope emerged for the Longhorns faithful late in the third quarter. Following a huge defensive stop that gifted the offense a short field, Manning threw a sharp touchdown strike to receiver Ryan Wingo, narrowing the gap to 14-10. 

But the Bulldogs, led by quarterback Gunner Stockton’s career night, had a dominant fourth-quarter display — which they have become known for — that turned a tight game into a blowout in a matter of minutes. Stockton, who finished with five total touchdowns, engineered a decisive scoring drive, followed by a risky but successful onside kick recovery that completely shifted the momentum. Georgia then marched down the field for another score, crushing the Longhorns’ spirit and stretching the lead to an insurmountable 25-point margin. 

When the dust settled on the 35-10 rout, the lasting takeaway was not Manning’s flashes of brilliance, but the reality check delivered by the defending conference powerhouse. For Texas, the loss is a painful dagger to its College Football Playoff aspirations. The Longhorns dropped to 7-3 on the season and 4-2 in the SEC.

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Arch Manning stats today

  • Completions: 27
  • Pass attempts: 43
  • Passing yards: 251
  • TDs: 1
  • INTs: 1
  • Rushing yards: -17
  • Rushing TDs: 0

How did Arch Manning play today? 

The matchup between No. 10 Texas and No. 5 Georgia was billed as the ultimate proving ground for quarterback Manning, and for much of the night in Sanford Stadium, the test proved overwhelming.

Coming off two consecutive games of exceptional production, Manning faced a Georgia defense that specialized in suffocating quarterbacks and turning pressure into momentum. His drives often stalled due to consistent pocket pressure, missed connections with receivers (including multiple crucial drops by his targets), and a costly interception thrown right into the arms of Bolden. Manning was sacked multiple times — against a Georgia unit that was last in the SEC in sacks going into tonight  — and struggled to find the deep rhythm that defined his recent surge, leading the Longhorns into halftime with only a field goal on the board and trailing 14-3.

Manning engineered a critical response drive late in the third quarter, maneuvering the ball into the red zone after a defensive turnover. He capped the short-field opportunity with a sharp touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo, narrowing the score to 14-10. 

However, the fourth quarter was a demonstration of the Bulldogs' championship pedigree, transforming Manning's performance from a gritty comeback bid into a learning opportunity. As Georgia's offense pulled away with a decisive 14-point run, the young quarterback faced the pressure of a huge deficit, leading to rushed throws and stalled possessions. The 35-10 final score is a reminder that while Manning has all the tools, the execution needed to dismantle a top-tier SEC team still requires growth.

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Manning, Texas fall at Georgia, 35-10

11:05 p.m.:  60 minutes between the hedges are over, and it's Georgia who dominates and comes out on top.

While Manning's stats were alright, it was critical drops, penalties and mistakes by the Texas offense that held them back all night. Then, it was Kirby Smart's coaching and Georgia doing what it's known for, dominating teams in the fourth quarter.

Texas drops to 7-3 and 4-2 in the SEC.

10:59 p.m.:  The Longhorns can't convert on 4th & 6, and Manning and the Texas offense will end the night with 10 points.

This game was all Georgia after Texas cut the deficit to 14-10, and it remains 35-10.

10:55 p.m.:  Manning and Moore Jr. Have connected multiple times on this drive, and this time it goes for 18 yards. 

Though the game is essentially decided, the Texas offense is in the red zone.

10:51 p.m.:  On a 3rd & 10, it's another Texas drop after Manning hits Baxter out of the backfield.

Texas, down 25, goes for it on fourth down and converts it. Once again it's Moore Jr.

Manning, Texas trail 35-10

10:46 p.m.:  Stockton has his fifth touchdown of the night, this time on the ground. He takes it in on 1st & goal and it's 35-10 Bulldogs.

This game is over, with Manning and the Texas offense stifling and the defense holding down Georgia for only so long.

10:39 p.m.:  On the first play, Manning is rocked by the Georgia defensive line and he fumbles. Though Texas recovers, it's a -4 yard loss.

A few plays later, Texas has to punt as Manning and the offense can't move the ball.

Georgia leads 28-10 with 7:49 remaining.

Stockton, Georgia extend lead to 28-10

10:31 p.m.:  Georgia has total control, with Stockton throwing his fourth touchdown of the night. The Bulldogs lead 28-10, and the Longhorns are on the ropes.

10:21 p.m.:  After the score, Kirby Smart and Georgia do a surprise onside kick and it works.

Though Manning and Texas scored, the offense has not been back on the field. All momentum is switching Georgia's way.

10:18 p.m.:  Georgia once again has an 11 point lead, with Stockton connecting with London Humphries for his third touchdown of the night.

Manning and Texas trail 21-10 with 14:20 left in the fourth quarter.

10:13 p.m.:  Georgia is putting together a drive and is in Texas territory as the clock hits zeroes in the third.

We enter the fourth quarter with Texas trailing, 14-10, in one of the biggest matchups of the season.

This has not only SEC standings implications, but College Football Playoff ones. Eyes are on Athens for the final 15 minutes.

Manning throws touchdown, Texas makes it 14-10

9:58 p.m.:  Manning and Texas cut into the Georgia lead.

On 1st & goal, Manning connects with Wingo on a slant in the end zone, and the Longhorns score their first touchdown of the night.

It's Manning's first touchdown tonight and Wingo's sixth on the season. The Longhorns now trail 14-10.

9:57 p.m.:  Though Manning's pass is incomplete on 3rd & 13, a pass interference gives Texas a big chance in the red zone. It's the first Georgia penalty of the night.

The Longhorns offense has a 1st & goal from the eight yard line.

9:51 p.m.:  On 3rd & 6, Manning layers a throw to Wingo, who reels it down near the left sideline. Texas is in the red zone with just over six minutes remaining.

9:49 p.m.:  The Longhorns' defense is single-handedly keeping Texas in this.

Here, star linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. Picks off Stockton, setting Texas up in Georgia territory.

The Longhorns still trail by 11.

9:44 p.m.:  Though Texas got two first downs, it is unable to cut into the Georgia lead.

On 3rd & 14 — which came a play after a critical holding penalty — Manning gets swarmed on a designed quarterback draw. Texas punts again and have not scored since the opening drive.

9:40 p.m.:  Facing a 3rd & 13, Manning finds Wingo on the left side on a curl. Texas gets a first down to keep the drive going.

The next play, the quarterback fakes a screen to Wingo, but instead hits Moore Jr. On a wheel. This one goes for 17 yards, and Texas is by midfield.

9:37 p.m.:  The Texas defense has been great since the two Georgia scores, forcing a three-and-out to start the second half.

The Bulldogs have punted four straight times, and now Manning and Texas get the ball at the 20.

9:35 p.m.:  The second half is underway, with Manning and Texas trailing by 11.

Georgia gets the ball first with a chance to extend the lead.

Manning, struggling Texas trail 14-3 at half

9:14 p.m.:  To sum up the first half, Manning gets sacked on first down. The Longhorns choose to let the clock run to halftime and trail 14-3.

The offense has struggled all night, whether crucial drops or bad penalties. Now, against a notoriously good second half team in Georgia, Texas faces a 14-3 deficit.

9:10 p.m.:  The Longhorns defense gets another stop after a few first downs by Gunner Stockton and co., and Texas will have a chance to score before the half.

Texas might need something here with 34 seconds remaining. Georgia gets the ball for the second half.

9:00 p.m.:  On 3rd & 7, Manning tries lofting one to Moore Jr., who was on a crossing route. But, the quarterback overthrows it, forcing Texas to punt once again.

The Longhorns offense and Manning have been drawn back from critical mistakes.

8:58 p.m.:  The Texas defense is keeping the Longhorns in this game.

The Longhorns get their second consecutive stop and a Georgia punt lands in its own territory.

Manning and the Texas offense is starting in plus territory, looking to flip the script from the interception.

With Texas driving, Manning throws first interception

8:56 p.m.:  Texas was driving, but Manning throws a crucial interception to end the drive.

The quarterback tries to hit Moore Jr. On a slant, but he throws it high right into the arms of K.J. Bolden.

Manning has thrown an interception in four out of five road games this season.

8:51 p.m.:  Manning and Wingo get the Texas drive going, connecting for 15 yards on the first play of the drive.

The next play, while Manning hit Parker Livingstone for a first down, a holding penalty draws the Texas offense back.

The Longhorns have six penalties tonight, including one on a 58-yard kickoff return by Ryan Niblett, which would have set up Texas in Georgia territory.

8:46 p.m.:  The Texas defense gets its first stop of the night, with tacklers getting to Cash Jones on 3rd & 11 before he got to the sticks.

Manning and the Longhorns offense takes back over with remaining, looking to cut into the Georgia deficit.

8:39 p.m.:  Though Texas had the big play, the offense stalls out on the next three plays. 

Manning threw some catchable balls, but the Longhorns receivers had drops on all three downs; first it was Wingo on a deep shot, then Jack Endries on a curl, followed with Moore Jr. On a drag.

They have four tonight. Texas has to punt for the second straight drive, trailing 14-3.

8:37 p.m.:  Backed up on the four-yard line, Manning keeps his cool in the end zone and finds a wide open Emmett Mosley V over the middle of the field. Mosley V takes it for 40 yards, the longest play of the game for the Texas offense.

Mosley V, the Stanford transfer, has three touchdowns in the past two games.

8:31 p.m.:  Georgia has two touchdowns on two drives. Manning and Texas now trail 14-3 in the second quarter.

The Bulldogs have controlled the game so far, and the Texas offense desperately needs a score. 

8:19 p.m.:  On drive two, Texas is unable to move the chains and it's the first three-and-out of the night. Georgia has the ball back up 7-3.

8:09 p.m.:  Georgia finds the end zone on drive one. Gunner Stockton hits Noah Thomas, and the Bulldogs take a 7-3 lead. 

Manning will take the field trailing for the first time since Oct. 25 against Mississippi State.

Manning, Texas score field goal on first drive of the game

7:57 p.m.:  Texas got into the red zone after a few runs, but on 3rd & 8 the Longhorns can't convert.

Manning hit Wingo on a drag route, but the receiver couldn't reel in the ball. He had some space and could have gotten a first down.

Still, the Longhorns strike first after a 13-play drive. Mason Shipley nails a 33-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead.

7:54 p.m.:  Texas opts to go for it on 4th & 1 in Georgia territory, and Manning hands it off to C.J. Baxter, who takes it for a first down.

The Longhorns backfield was finally healthy against Vanderbilt, with both Tre Wisner and Baxter getting into the end zone. Tonight, both have to play a role to defeat Georgia.

7:51 p.m.:  On the first play against Vanderbilt, Ryan Wingo took a Manning screen pass for a touchdown. This time, though, the Georgia defense swallows up No. 1.

Though, the next play, Manning hits Deandre Moore Jr. Over the middle of the field, and the receiver takes it for the first first down of the night.

7:49 p.m.:  Georgia has kicked off, and we are underway in Athens.

Arch Manning and the Texas offense get the ball first.

7:47 p.m.:  Texas has taken the field at an electric Sanford Stadium.

The Longhorns are looking to give Kirby Smart his first loss at home against top-10 team.

7:35 p.m.:  Kickoff is moments away.

Manning and Texas have two losses in hostile environments, at Ohio State and at Florida. Now, they face one of the best home teams in the country in Georgia.

The quarterback has had over 300 passing yards in two straight games. Tonight, we'll find out whether he has turned the corner to lead Texas to its biggest win of the season.

7:13 p.m.:  With Arch playing arguably the biggest game of his collegiate career, his uncle, Peyton Manning had to be there.

Manning was 4-0 against Georgia in his collegiate career.

7:11 p.m.:  Manning and Texas are warming up ahead of a massive SEC clash.

6:30 p.m.:  We are an hour away from kickoff between the hedges. Manning and Texas have taken the field for non-padded warmups.

5:45 p.m.:  Arch Manning and Texas have arrived at Sanford Stadium ahead of one of the biggest college football games of the season.

Manning and the No. 10 Longhorns look to upset No. 5 Georgia, who has lost only once at Sanford Stadium since 2019.

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Where to watch Texas vs. Georgia

Texas vs. Georgia start time

  • Date: Saturday, November 15
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

The top-10 matchup, which is a rematch of the 2024 SEC championship, is in primetime on Saturday night at Sanford Stadium.

This is the first time ever the two teams face off in Athens.

What channel is Texas vs. Georgia on today?

  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo

The top-20 matchup is one of the biggest of the weekend, and it will kickoff ESPN's slate of games. 

The announcers for Texas vs. Georgia game are ESPN and ABC's number one crew: Chris Fowler on play-by-play with Kirk Herbstreit as a color commentator with Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines.

You can also stream the game live with the new ESPN app, or on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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Texas 2025 remaining schedule

Texas has three games remaining, two coming against opponents ranked in the top five.

DateOpponentTime
11/15at No. 5 GeorgiaTBD
11/22vs ArkansasTBD
11/28vs No. 3 Texas A&M7:30 p.m. ET

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